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HAR Governmental Affairs Department Windstorm insurer seeks immunity in lawsuits:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/biz/6714433.html

Windstorm insurer seeks immunity in lawsuits | Business | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
Source: www.chron.com
The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, facing hundreds of lawsuits stemming from hurricanes Ike, Dolly and Rita, wants to limit how much it pays if it loses in court.
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HAR Governmental Affairs Department Spaghetti lunch at Sacred Heart with Gene Locke

Gene Locke for Houston Mayor
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HAR Governmental Affairs Department Peter Brown will endorse a candidate in the runoff:

http://offthekuff.com/wp/?p=23547

Peter Brown has an announcement, too – Off the Kuff
Source: offthekuff.com
We are about to find out who Peter Brown is backing in the Mayor’s race. From the press release he sent out last night at 10:30:
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HAR Governmental Affairs Department Election analysis:

http://mayoralmusings.com/

Mayoral Musings with Nancy Sims
Source: mayoralmusings.com
It is important to recap the elections. Studying the election returns precinct by precinct allows candidates to know where they received their votes and where they need to put forth more efforts.
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HAR Governmental Affairs Department Check out NAR President Charles McMillan's Special Edition Podcast on Tax Credit Being Extended and Expanded:

http://www.realtor.org/about_nar/presidents_report/_podcast_archive/mcmillan_taxcreditextended_20091105

Special Edition President's Podcast: Nov. 5, 2009: Tax Credit Extended and Expanded
Source: www.realtor.org
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HAR Governmental Affairs Department Homebuyer Tax Credit Changes:

http://www.realtoractioncenter.com/realtor-party/documents/2009-NAR-Issue-Brief-Homebuyer-Tax-Credit-Changes-1104-1107.pdf

www.realtoractioncenter.com
Source: www.realtoractioncenter.com
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HAR Governmental Affairs Department You can still register to vote for the runoff!

http://offthekuff.com/wp/?p=23461

You can still register for the runoff – Off the Kuff
Source: offthekuff.com
I suspect that just about everyone reading this blog is a registered voter, but if you aren’t, or you know someone who isn’t, you get a second chance for the runoff.
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HAR Governmental Affairs Department Houston City Council OK's tougher apartment inspections:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6703951.html

Houston Council OKs tougher apartment inspections | Houston & Texas News | Chron.com - Houston Chron
Source: www.chron.com
Nearly 4,000 apartment buildings will face regular, more aggressive inspections following City Council approval Wednesday of an ordinance aimed at eliminating dangerous conditions at Houston's multi-family housing complexes.
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HAR Governmental Affairs Department Six questions for the runoffs:

http://offthekuff.com/wp/?p=23425

Six questions for the runoffs – Off the Kuff
Source: offthekuff.com
Will Peter Brown endorse someone in the runoff? If so, how vigorously does he support that person? He’s in a position to have an effect on the outcome if he chooses to do so. What will he do?
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HAR Governmental Affairs Department Voters apathy:

http://mayoralmusings.com/

Mayoral Musings with Nancy Sims
Source: mayoralmusings.com
O.K. I have to talk about this subject. It is one of my great passions. I’m at a loss as to why people don’t cast ballots. The numbers for Tuesday’s election were abysmal. They were downright shameful. ...
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HAR Governmental Affairs Department After the election:

http://politicalblog.abc13.com/

Houston Blogs: Houston Political Blog
Source: politicalblog.abc13.com
Houston Political Blog with Miya Shay
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HAR Governmental Affairs Department Money can't buy me love:

http://mayoralmusings.com/

Mayoral Musings with Nancy Sims
Source: mayoralmusings.com
Peter Brown poured millions of dollars into his campaign for Mayor. Unlike previous independently, wealthy candidates Bill White and Bob Lanier, he did not parlay his personal money to build more contributors. ...
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HAR Governmental Affairs Department Voter turnout was very low in the election:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6702061.html

Troubling sign in Houston election: 20% turnout for voters | Houston & Texas News | Chron.com - Hous
Source: www.chron.com
Part of the difference between this year and previous open-seat races is the jump in registered voters, driven in part by massive efforts to get people signed up for last year's presidential election.
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HAR Governmental Affairs Department Gene Locke made the runoff for Houston mayor!

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6700242.html

Parker, Locke in runoff for Houston mayor | Houston & Texas News | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
Source: www.chron.com
Annise Parker said on Tuesday night that “this race is not over." "Join me at headquarters tomorrow," she said. "We'll get back to work, and in five weeks, we'll claim victory.”
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HAR Governmental Affairs Department John Daugherty endorses Gene Locke for Mayor:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LASXJMxF1gA

John Daugherty's endorsement of Gene Locke
Source: www.youtube.com
John Daugherty's endorsement of Gene Locke for Houston's mayor.